DBB+ Belgrade—Leskovac
Nine scouted road cycling routes averaging 71 km ↑ 480 m elevation, with accommodation details, points of interest, and a detailed description.
A week+ journey or an intensive 4-day trip with 138 km ↑ 990 m per day. Or a two-day one-way micro-tour
We have bikepacked this route route from Belgrade and back in July.
Serbian terrain is interesting in that the ground is almost completely flat to the north of Belgrade, but the farther you go to the south, the hillier it gets.
However, between Belgrade and Leskovac there is a valley that allows for riding to the south with a modest total elevation gain.
The tour has 7 intermediate stops — you could stay overnight in any of them, making use of the pre-checked accommodation, or pass by and ride more per day.
They say that real Serbian cusine can only be experienced in the very south. We tend to agree — but you should experience the gastronomy yourself.
Serbian terrain is interesting in that the ground is almost completely flat to the north of Belgrade, but the farther you go to the south, the hillier it gets.
However, between Belgrade and Leskovac there is a valley that allows for riding to the south with a modest total elevation gain.
The tour has 7 intermediate stops — you could stay overnight in any of them, making use of the pre-checked accommodation, or pass by and ride more per day.
They say that real Serbian cusine can only be experienced in the very south. We tend to agree — but you should experience the gastronomy yourself.
The full itinerary along with Strava routes with marked POIs is provided to the Plus members — not only of this tour, but others in Serbia, Bosnia, Turkey, Cyprus & more.
Check out the demo tour to have a taste of what you get. And here’re some frequent questions:
We suggest a road bike or a gravel bike with not-too-slow tyres (you could ask in our chat). There are no gravel sections so a rim-brake road bike is totally acceptable to enjoy this tour in full.
There is no good road or gravel bike rent in Belgarade, but you could try and ask in our chat to borrow a fitting bicycle — DBB is a community of hundreds of cyclists, many of whom have more than one bike.
If you’ve ever ridden 100+ kilometers a day, you should be fine. The routes are shorter than that on average. It is possible to have a rest day in Niš, although the city has not many tourist attractions.
There is an international airport in Belgrade. The information on airport transfers is provided in the full tour info. Alternatively, you could fly in to Niš international airport and reverse the route while making it one day shorter.
Golija mountain, Serbia
1–2 riding days
Self-guided plan for everyone
1–2 riding days
Self-guided plan for everyone
Serbia to Bosnia & Herzegovina
3–8 riding days
Self-guided plan for members
3–8 riding days
Self-guided plan for members
Tara mountain, Serbia
1–10 riding days
Self-guided plan for members
1–10 riding days
Self-guided plan for members
Prime cycling area in Turkey
3–11 riding days
Self-guided plan for Plus members
3–11 riding days
Self-guided plan for Plus members
Central to Eastern Serbia
3–8 riding days
Self-guided plan for members
3–8 riding days
Self-guided plan for members
Central to Southern Serbia
2–9 riding days
Self-guided plan for members
2–9 riding days
Self-guided plan for members
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Well, use whatever bike & gear, but if one crashes while riding an improper bike or without a properly fitting helmet, we will presume his or her sole responsibility — for both potential injuries and material damage — even if the crash was accidentally caused by another group member. There is a reason.
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All the rides are organised by Baranchikov & Partners Ltd, a legal entity that you can sue if anything makes you unhappy. Alexander Baranchikov, the sole proprietor of said entity, will do his best to make you happy, but accepts no personal legal responsibility for that.
RULE #5 // Obey The Rules.
If you come to our rides, you accept The Rules. And to enjoy any group ride you should also know the tips.
RULE #1 // Use a Proper bike.
Well, use whatever bike & gear, but if one crashes while riding an improper bike or without a properly fitting helmet, we will presume his or her sole responsibility — for both potential injuries and material damage — even if the crash was accidentally caused by another group member. There is a reason.
RULE #2 // Proper are Road & Gravel bikes.
Improper bikes for riding in a group are:
• time-trial or triathlon bikes, or bikes with attached aerobars,
• flat-bar or other bikes with wide handlebars,
• fixed-gear bikes without at least a front brake,
• bikes with potential or actual significant malfunctions.
RULE #3 // All your pictures are belong to us.
People make photos & videos during our events and we will use them in any way your imaginary lawyer could imagine — but mostly in our Instagram — for which you grant us your irrevocable consent if you happen to be there. Club members have the right of access to all said images.
RULE #4 // You accept the Disclaimer.
All the rides are organised by Baranchikov & Partners Ltd, a legal entity that you can sue if anything makes you unhappy. Alexander Baranchikov, the sole proprietor of said entity, will do his best to make you happy, but accepts no personal legal responsibility for that.
RULE #5 // Obey The Rules.
If you come to our rides, you accept The Rules. And to enjoy any group ride you should also know the tips.